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Prepared for what one is about to do or experience;
equipped or supplied with what is needed for some act or event;
prepared for immediate movement or action; as, the troops are ready to
march; ready for the journey. |
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Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay
for lack of being prepared or furnished. |
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Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant;
willing; free; inclined; disposed. |
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Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception
of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert; as, a ready apprehension;
ready wit; a ready writer or workman. |
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Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune;
convenient; near; easy. |
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On the point; about; on the brink; near; -- with a
following infinitive. |
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A word of command, or a position, in the manual of
arms, at which the piece is cocked and held in position to execute
promptly the next command, which is, aim. |
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In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to
need no delay. |
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Ready money; cash; -- commonly with the; as, he was well
supplied with the ready. |
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To dispose in order. |